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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-10-12_Council_Website Agenda Package.pdf Page 1 of 2 of Agenda Cover Page(s) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA Thursday, October 12, 2023 Livestreamed via YouTube at www.youtube.com/modcvideo Office Location: 151 King Street, Chester, NS 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS 3. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION (15 minutes – 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) 4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 4.1 Council – September 28, 2023. 5. PROCLAMATIONS 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6.1 Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program Monthly Report September 2023 – Councillor Connors. 7. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS 7.1 9:00 a.m. - Charlie Hutton - South Shore Historic Preservation Society: Countway Mosher House (Verbal Update). 7.2 Jimmy Rafuse, Chester, will be present to answer any questions regarding item 11.3. 8. BY-LAWS AND POLICIES 8.1 Public Properties By-Law - Councillor Veinotte. 9. MATTERS ARISING 9.1 Request for Decision prepared September 29, 2023 – Infrastructure & Operations - J-Class Road Revised Evaluation Matrix. 9.2 Request for Decision – Infrastructure & Operations - Village of Chester ICIP Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades. Material to follow Page 2 of 2 (Agenda Pages) 10. CORRESPONDENCE 10.1 Correspondence dated October 4, 2023 from Keith Campbell regarding landing of scrap metal at Beach in Gates Cove, Blandford. 11. NEW BUSINESS 11.1 Request for Direction prepared September 14, 2023 - Community Development & Recreation - Development Agreement Application - Twin Rivers Park Limited (Highway 3, East River). 11.2 Request for Decision prepared September 29, 2023 - Community Development & Recreation – New Road Name Assignment – Dordean Lane (off of Middle River Road). 11.3 Planning Matters Report - MPS Amendment Protected Watershed Zone. (Applicant Jimmy Rafuse will be present to answer questions) 11.4 Upper Blandford Road - Councillor Veinotte. 12. IN CAMERA 12.1 In Camera – Section 22(2)(c) – Personnel. 13. ADJOURNMENT APPOINTMENTS 9:00 a.m. Charlie Hutton - South Shore Historic Preservation Society: Countway Mosher House. 376 MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER Minutes of COUNCIL MEETING Livestreamed via YouTube www.youtube.com/modcvideo from 151 King Street, Chester, Nova Scotia On Thursday, September 28, 2023 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Warden Webber called the meeting to order at 8:49 a.m. Present: District 1 – Councillor Andre Veinotte District 2 – Deputy Warden Floyd Shatford District 3 – Councillor Derek Wells District 4 – Warden Allen Webber District 5 – Councillor Abdella Assaff District 6 – Councillor Tina Connors District 7 - Councillor Sharon Church Staff: Tara Maguire, CAO Erin Lowe, Deputy CAO Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk Emily Lennox, Executive Secretary Christa Rafuse, Director of Solid Waste Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner Matthew Blair, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Tim Topping, Director of Financial & Information Services Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development & Recreation Solicitor: Samuel Lamey, Municipal Solicitor Public: There were six members of the public in the gallery. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS Addition/Change:  Salary and Benefits Review.  In Camera - Legal Advice.  District 4 Grant Request. Council (continued) September 28, 2023 377  Councillor Church - Truth & Reconciliation.  Deputy Warden Shatford - Fire Chief Notifications (construction). 2023-419 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church the agenda and order of business for the September 28, 2023, Council meeting be approved as amended. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC INPUT Jennifer Webber, Communications & Outreach Officer read submissions from the following persons:  Thomas Murphy, Freda’s Point - concern and comments regarding proposed Village Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law.  Peter and Sue Haslett, Nauss Point Road - concern and comments regarding proposed Village Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law and proposed wastewater treatment plant upgrade. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 4.1 Council – September 14, 2023. 2023-420 MOVED by Councillor Church SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the minutes of the September 14, 2023, Council Meeting be approved as circulated. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. PROCLAMATIONS 5.1 Fire Prevention Week 2023 Proclamation. 2023-421 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that Council approve the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation for 2023. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS 7.1 9:00 a.m. - Church Memorial Park - Feasibility Study Update. Council (continued) September 28, 2023 378 Present were Amanda Gwynne-Timothy and Tom Graves of Church Memorial Park to review the Feasibility Study Update. Ms. Gwynne-Timothy noted they were tasked with developing a Scope of Work. They met with the Director of Community Development & Recreation who was a tremendous resource with help and input. Ms. Gwynne-Timothy reviewed what was considered in the Facility Study Scope of Work:  Renovation - engineer reports, renovation elements, facility enhancements, and cost estimates.  New building - location, facility components, cost estimates, review of current facility use, community stakeholder engagement, community demographics, and consideration for facility tenant and other direct property users. Discussion was held regarding other units releasing similar Requests for Proposal, usage, upgrades and changes, potential life span if renovated, potential cost of study of $100,000 to $200,000, previous presentations, other sources of funding not available, etc. 2023-422 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council approve $100,000 be provided to Church Memorial Park to obtain a Request for Proposals for a Feasibility for Study on whether to renovate or rebuild the Church Memorial Park Facility: DISCUSSION  Councillor Veinotte asked if this was pre-budget approval for this year or next and asked if the Kentville RFP had closed yet and what their values were for the RFP. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6.1 Committee of the Whole - September 7, 2023 - Warden Webber. These had already been approved by Council at the September 14, 2023 meeting. 6.2 Recreation & Parks Committee - September 18, 2023 - Councillor Church. 2023-423 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Wells that Council approve the following motion from the September 18, 2023 meeting of the Recreation & Parks Committee. 2023-417 - … give Sean Giffin & Jason Rafuse of Chester Basin, $1000.00 (in total) for their participation in the Special Olympics National Curling Games happening in Calgary, Alberta from February 27 to March 2, 2024.” ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. Council (continued) September 28, 2023 379 6.3 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee - August 29, 2023 - Councillors Connors and Assaff. 2023-424 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Wells that Council approve the following motion from the August 29, 2023 meeting of the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee. 2023-394 - “… Council to write a letter jointly with the Committee acknowledging and congratulating the name change from Acadia First Nation to Wasoqopa’q First Nation. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (continued) 7.2 9:30 a.m. - Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations Presentation. Present was Christa Rafuse, Director of Solid Waste, and Christine McClare, Regional Coordinator, Region 6 Solid Waste Management to review the effects of the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations. The Director of Solid Waste and Regional Coordinator reviewed the Information Report and presentations provided in the agenda package regarding Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations. This program requires producers of waste to reimburse municipalities who collect the material that producers package materials in. They outlined the current situation and background of the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations. Going forward, Council will have the option to participate in the program or not, however, participation will result in receiving financial reimbursement for the collection of what is currently placed in blue bags, likely a flat rate per household. Discussion took place regarding comparison to current enviro-depot locations, no difference in collection from the residents’ point of view, how the program will work from a collection and financing perspective, negotiations with the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), and it was noted that more information will follow as it becomes available, The general consensus for Council was to direct staff to start the process of determining the number of households and other data required to begin. A recess was held from 9:53 a.m. to 10:11 a.m. Council (continued) September 28, 2023 380 BY-LAWS AND POLICIES 8.1 Second Notice for approval of Policy P-114 Expense Reimbursement for Comfort Centres within MODC. 2023-425 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council conduct Second Notice of the adoption of Draft Policy P-114 Expense Reimbursement for Comfort Centres within the Municipality of the District of Chester. DISCUSSION:  Councillor Connors noted that she has not changed her position on not funding comfort centres that do not register with REMO and asked for a recorded vote. FOUR IN FAVOUR (Councillor Wells, Councillor Church, Deputy Warden Shatford, Warden Webber. OPPOSED (Councillor Connors, Councillor Veinotte, and Councillor Assaff). MOTION CARRIED. MATTERS ARISING 9.1 Request for Decision prepared September 11, 2023 - Infrastructure & Operations - J-Class Road Evaluation Matrix. Matthew Blair, Director of Infrastructure & Operations and Tammie Bezanson, Certified Engineering Technologist were present to review the J-Class Road Evaluation Matrix. A review of the criteria took place with Council, and it was noted that at the last meeting safety as a criterion was discussed. However, it was felt that safety was more to do with shoulders and structural aspects of the road and repaving was for bad surfaces/potholes. This Municipality does not have the capacity to assess structural safety. Also discussed was criteria determining roads that are not necessarily a concern of the local residents, locations of J Class Roads, different options of promoting roads to the province for repaving, other roads requiring major repairs before resurfacing can be considered, lack of enough provincial funding for the program, the proposed J Class Proposal in the Service Exchange with the province, traffic study plan, being able to explain the criteria to the public, Following discussion, it was agreed to change the criteria weighting as follows: street classification 5%, business 5%, road condition 60%, municipal infrastructure upgrades 5%, community service 5%, school bus route 10%, and access & use 10%. Council (continued) September 28, 2023 381 2023-426 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council adjourn for an Audit Committee Meeting. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. (10:45 a.m.) The Council Meeting reconvened at 11:32 a.m. following an Audit Committee Meeting. 9.2 Request for Decision prepared September 20, 2023 - Financial & Information Services - Pre-Approval of Debenture Issuance. Tim Topping, Director of Financial & Information Services reviewed the Request for Decision prepared September 20, 2023 regarding Pre-Approval of Debenture Issuance for the dump trailer and refinancing the last two years of a 17-year debenture. 2023-427 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council give pre-approval for the Fall Debenture in the amount of $6,743,385 for the refinancing of an initial 17-year borrowing term to fund the costs of a landfill building and leachate system and the financing of the purchase of a dump trailer that was completed in summer 2023 as part of the 2023/24 capital budget. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE 10.1 Online request from Virginia Hannam dated September 10, 2023 regarding Fox Point Beach issues. 10.2 Correspondence dated August 14, 2023 from NS Office of the Fire Marshall regarding Amendments to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (along with Questions & Answers - 2020 NS Building Code Regulations Adoption). 10.3 Correspondence dated September 7, 2023 from Nancy Murray regarding the Village of Chester Secondary Planning Strategy. 2023-428 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council receive the following correspondence:  Online request from Virginia Hannam dated September 10, 2023 regarding Fox Point Beach issues.  Correspondence dated August 14, 2023 from NS Office of the Fire Marshall regarding Amendments to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (along with Questions & Answers - 2020 NS Building Code Regulations Adoption).  Correspondence dated September 7, 2023 from Nancy Murray regarding the Village of Chester Secondary Planning Strategy. Council (continued) September 28, 2023 382 ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS 11.1 Request for Direction prepared September 14, 2023 - Community Development & Recreation - Development Agreement Application - Twin Rivers Park Limited (Highway 3, East River). This matter was deferred to an upcoming meeting. 11.2 Request for Decision prepared September 21, 2023 - Community Development & Recreation - Appointment of By-Law Officer and Fire Inspector. Present was Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development & Recreation who reviewed the Request for Decision prepared September 21, 2023 regarding Community Development & Recreation - Appointment of By-Law Officer and Fire Inspector. He noted that both positions also require Special Constable Status. 2023-429 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council approve the following appointments:  Matthew Bustelli be appointed as Fire Inspector and Special Constable to enforce the NS Fire Safety Act & Regulations as well as the Municipality’s System of Municipal Fire Inspection Policy.  Kendel Barkhouse be appointed as By-Law Enforcement Officer & Waste Inspector and Special Constable to enforce applicable provision in the Municipal Government Act, Municipal By-Laws as well as the Fences and Detention of Stray Livestock Act. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. 11.3 Salary and Benefits Review. Tim Topping, Director of Financial & Information Services was present to review the recommendation from the Gerald Walsh Associates regarding the recommended salary scales and change to pension plan. He noted that staff is waiting for the final version. 2023-430 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that further to the Salary and Benefits Review carried out by Gerald Walsh Associates Council approve the transition to the recommended salary scales for applicable employees effective April 1, 2023 and direct staff to engage with the Nova Scotia Public Sector Council (continued) September 28, 2023 383 Superannuation Plan (“PSSP”) for the purpose of joining that pension plan. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. 11.4 District 4 Council Grant Request - Grey Grant Society $4,000. 2023-431 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that a District 4 Council Grant Request be approved in the amount of $4,000 for the Grey Grant Society. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. 11.5 Truth and Reconciliation Day - Councillor Church. Councillor Church wished to recognize September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day and suggested that moving forward Council consider beginning meetings with a land acknowledgment, noting that there may be something coming from the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Committee. Councillor Connors reported that at the last EDI meeting members had a discussion regarding land acknowledgments but want to ensure we are true to our words considering our Indigenous Communities. Councillor Veinotte noted that other units have land acknowledgments, however, if there is a regional acknowledgement at some point, we can consider changing it, otherwise let’s get some wording. The Communications & Outreach Officer, Jennifer Webber, indicated that a presentation is being developed for Council. Councillor Connors noted that Councillor Assaff will be stepping down from the Committee and asked if Councillor Veinotte would like to join as we are now a Council member short. COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued) 6.4 Audit Committee - September 28, 2023. 2023-432 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council approve the recommendation from the September 28, 2023 Audit Committee to approve the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2023 as presented by the Auditors and Director of Financial & Information Services. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. Council (continued) September 28, 2023 384 IN CAMERA 12.1 In Camera - Legal Advice - this was deferred to a further meeting. ADJOURNMENT 2023-433 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the meeting adjourn. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. (11:43 a.m.) _________________________ _________________________ Allen Webber Pamela Myra Warden Municipal Clerk NOTE: The minutes are a record of decisions made at meetings. For more details on discussions, a recording of the minutes can be viewed at: www.youtube.com/modcvideo. Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program Monthly Report –September 2023 prepared: October 04, 2023 The LCSSP is a free confidential community-based non-profit service that works collaboratively with BPS, RCMP, and many community partners to help address the safety concerns of older adults (55 years of age+), residing in Lunenburg County. Service is provided through awareness campaigns, advocacy, community outreach projects, educational programs, community presentations and one to one service. LCSSP updates/trends: • Work continues with the research and development of Seniors’ Mental Wellness toolkit. • Dates for Seniors’ Safety Academy Oct 12 -Nov 16/2023 at the OHC in Chester. Presenters have confirmed their availability, topic and timeslots. Poster is now being shared in September. Space is limited so registration is required. However, there are still spots available. Creating a waitlist for the next program is an option if required. • New Horizons for Seniors Grant application has been submitted with the proposal of a senior friendly business directory of existing services that bridges an identified gap. If able to move forward, this Directory would include services for snow removal, lawn care and odd jobs in an accessible format to empower seniors to continue to live and navigate within their own home. Thank you, Emily Kathan for your help in submitting this application!! • September 19th meeting with Tina Connors and New Ross Family Resource Centre to discuss future collaborations and presentations. • September 25th - Virtual Alzheimer’s NS training with all Seniors Safety Coordinators. More joint train sessions to come. • Vulnerable Sector Emergency Preparedness Session & Networking session at Michelin Social Club with REMO on September 26th. • CVITP-Halifax Tax and Benefits for Seniors info session; including free income tax clinics or year-round, one on one sessions for income tax preparations. Held at the Bridgewater Legion/Hosted by LCSS for non-profit organizations in our communities on September 28th. Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program Monthly Report –September 2023 prepared: October 04, 2023 • Collaborative Home Visits in August with Continuing Care Coordinator, Energize Bridgewater, BPS, RCMP, SSODA and Western Housing Authority. • Collaborative client specific meetings with Adult Protection, Seniors Community Health Team, Western Housing Authority, SSRH/NSHA, and SSODA. Hard to believe we are drawing closer to the season… Secret Santa for Seniors preparations are in the works…. Referrals: There have been multiple referrals for the same client. New Referrals: 8 Re Referrals: 2 Home/site Visits: 14 Active clients: 60 Closed files: 11 New Referrals Service Area in Municipal Units (#’s have been rounded either up/down) % MODC 12.5% MODL 50% Mahone Bay 12.5% Lunenburg 0.5% Bridgewater 24.5% Referral Source: Community Partner 20% Self/Family 38 % RCMP 19% BSP 22% Areas of concern: Seniors’ Mental Health/Addictions, Safe Housing, Fraud/Scams, Community resources/connections, Health Care (no primary care physician). LCSSP Client Emergency Contingency Fund (CECF): The CECF continues to serve the community in partnership with other organizations to help mitigate risk for seniors experiencing financial hardship. The September 30, 2023 float count balance is: $2,546.66. $300 for emergency rental support for client. ‘Thank you to all Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program supporters. We couldn’t do what we do without you.’ Page 1 of 5 MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER BY-LAW # 134 A BY-LAW RESPECTING MUNICIPAL PUBLIC PROPERTY 1. This By -Law shall be known as and may be cited as the Public Properties By -Law. 2. Definition: In this by-law, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words are defined as follows: (1) By -Law Enforcement Officer means a By-law Enforcement Officer in the employ of the Municipality and authorized by resolution, policy or by-law to perform duties under this by-law or his duly authorized agent. (ii) Vehicle includes a motor vehicle, trailer, bicycle or boat. 3, Custody of Municipal Property: Unless otherwise provided and subject to the direction and control of the Council, the Warden and Clerk shall have the general custody and control of the property of the Municipality and of property subject to the management and in the custody of the Municipality. 4, Application of By -Law: This bylaw shall apply to all lands , buildings and structures owned, leased or under the care and control of the Municipality including its wharves, floats, and boat launches all of which are hereinafter referred to in this by-law as "public property". 5. Trespassing Prohibited: No person shall trespass in or upon public property except as may hereinafter be provided or by policy made pursuant to Section 8. 6. Leaving Vehicles: No person shall leave a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in or upon public property except as may 'hereinafter be provided or by policy made pursuant to Section 8. 7 Leaving Animals: No person shall leave any domestic animal or animals, whether attended or unattended, in or upon any public property except as may hereinafter be provided or by policy made pursuant to Section 8. Notice to Amend - 8y -Law Committee - May 22, 2007 (2007-266) First Reading - Council - May 28, 2007 (2007-283) Second Reading - Council - July 12, 2007 (2007-386) Effective Date - July 24, 2007 Public Properties By -Law #134 (continued) Page 2 of 5 8. Policies: Council may from time to time make policies regarding the days and hours of access and use of public property or such part of public property as may be designated and shall display the said policies along with such other policies as may from time to time be made in relation to the use of said public property or part thereof in prominent places in the area of the public property to which the said policies apply. In particular, Council may make policies in accordance with and not inconsistent with the provisions of any lease of public property. 9. Illegal Parking: Any By-law Enforcement Officer, or his duly authorized agent, when discovering a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in, upon or attached to public property not being there in accordance with the provisions of this By-law or policies made under Section 8, shall cause the vehicle to be removed and retained in a suitable place and the cost of this removal and retention shall be at the expense of the owner thereof. 10. Animals May be Removed: Any By -Law Enforcement Officer, or his duly authorized agent, on discovering an animal or animals, whether attended or unattended, in or upon public property, shall cause the owner or persons in charge of said animal or animals to remove the same and upon failure or refusal to do so, the By -Law Enforcement Officer, or his duly authorized agent, may cause the animal or animals to be impounded according to the By -Laws of the Municipality and the cost of this impounding shall be at the expense of the owner thereof. 11. Damage to Municipal Property: Any person who: (a) Destroys or damages or causes to be destroyed or damaged any public property; (b) Removes or causes to be removed any soil, gravel, trees, sand or stones from the public property; (c) Deposits or causes to be deposited any soil, stones, sand, gravel, garbage, filth, refuse or other material on public properties; shall be liable to a penalty under this By -Law. 12. No person shall tent, camp or erect, set up or otherwise establish a tent, camp, trailer, motor home or any other type of temporary or recreational accommodations on public property except as may be permitted by policies made pursuant to Section 8. 13. No person shall: (a) Light or have a fire on any public property except as may be permitted by this Notice to Amend - By -Law Committee - May 22, 2007 (2007-266) First Reading - Council - May 28, 2007 (2007-283) Second Reading - Council - July 12, 2007 (2007-386) Effective Date - July 24, 2007 Public Properties By -Law #134 (continued) Page 3 of 5 By -Law or by policy made pursuant to Section 8; (b) Leave litter, garbage, rubbish or other waste on any public property except in receptacles provided and designated for that purpose; (c) Destroy, injure or deface public property, to remove any of the soil or stones on the public property or injure or destroy any trees or shrubs planted on the public property which have been growing or placed there for shade or ornament or for other purposes; shall be liable to a penalty under this By -Law. 14, Penalty Any person who violates any provision of this By -Law or any policy made pursuant to Section 8 shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and in default of payment, to imprisonment for a period not less than five (5) days and not exceeding thirty (30) days. Notice to Amend - By -Law Committee - May 22, 2007 (2007-266) First Reading - Council - May 28, 2007 (2007-283) Second Reading - Council - July 12, 2007 (2007-386) Effective Date - July 24, 2007 Date: September 29, 2023 Date: September 29, 2023 Date: October 3, 2023 REPRT T EETI G DATE: DEPART E T: SUBJECT: 0 IGI Prepared by: Reviewed by: Authorized by: C t "I T Council ctober 12, 2023 Infrastructure perations J -Class Road Evaluation i atrix Council Tammie Bezanson, CET Matthew Blair, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Tara Maguire, CAO It is recommended to Council, by Infrastructure and Operations, that Council review and approve the revised J - class Road Evaluation Matrix to be used to create the provincial 50/50 cost share program submission for 2024. Normally, Nova Scotia Department of Public Works (NSDPW) allocates $1.0 million in funding (province -wide) to the 50/50 J -Class paving program, also called the Aid -to -Municipality Program for upgrading chipseal and gravel roads to asphalt. This program is outside of general maintenance, including but not exclusive to, the ditching, vegetation trimming, signage, and safety measures like guardrails of all provincially owned J -Class Roads, these items are the responsibility of the province exclusively. MODC has approximately 35km of provincially owned J -class roads. This list is provided by the province and represents 2.1% of all the provincial J -Class roads. Council prioritizes and submits a list of roads from this list for resurfacing to the province for approval and scheduling. When NSDPW receives the list from all the municipalities in Nova Scotia, no later than October 31St 2023 it determines which roads can be done based on ranking and available funding. MODC Staff have prioritized the J -Class Road paving based on the evaluation criteria matrix approved by council in 2022, and revised in September 2023 (attachment #1) SSI The J -Class Road list (attachment #2) was evaluated using the J -Class Road Evaluation Matrix updated in 2022, and further revised in September 2023 as per Council direction during the September 28th, 2023 Council meeting. The changes are reflected in evaluation matrix (attachment 1) and those weighting changes also applied to the J - Class Road list in attachment 2. A breakdown of the Road Classification and Road Condition in the matrix is as follows: Request for Decision Page 12 Road Classification lg — Local existing gravel (dead end or connector) Any gravel road la — Local a (access to residential units on this street only — dead end) Residential road with a cul-du-sac or no exit 1b — Local b (access to residential units on street and other streets) Residential roads within a subdivision that connect lc — Local c (access to residential and commercial on this street only — dead end) Rural residential and commercial use ld — Local d (access to significant residential and/or commercial on street and other streets) Urban residential and commercial use 2a — Collector minor (Secondary collector connects to arterial) Numbered highways 2b — Collector major (Primary collector connects to arterial) Numbered highways Road Condition (surface) Excellent: only planned operational required Good: Some surface maintenance required plus operational maintenance Satisfactory: significant maintenance, and/or repairs recommended to avoid complete failure Poor: significant renewal/rehabilitation required Hazardous: physically unsound and/or beyond rehabilitation Council is invited to review the J -Class Road matrix and instruct staff to submit the approved top 10 J -Class roads as listed in the matrix, or provide direction to update the matrix, to be returned to council for approval. T Option A — Direct staff to submit continue with the matrix approved in 2022 and provide to NSDPW the top 10 roads for consideration into the J -Class Road 50/50 cost share program for the 2024 construction season. Option B — Direct staff review/adjust and return to council with a new matrix. Option C — Direct staff to not submit the list. Request for Decision Page 13 T By-Law/Policy Not Applicable s Financial/budgetary Funding allocation for the J -Class paving is from Gas Tax reserves. There are sufficient funds in the gas tax reserve to fund this work. Environmental Not Applicable Strategic Priorities 1. Maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility 2. Continually improve public satisfaction with municipal services 3. Ensure sufficient infrastructure is available to best serve our residents and businesses 4. Promote conditions conductive to fostering economic prosperity. Priority Outcomes: Governance & Engagement 1. Ensure municipal service delivery is efficient and effective, communicated, and accessible. 2. Continue to develop an asset management system that will inform decisions about infrastructure, development, levels of service, risk assessment, and associated financing. Priority Outcomes: Infrastructure & Service Delivery 1. Develop and implement evidence -based plans for future infrastructure and service needs, along with related funding models, to accommodate sustainable growth and levels of service. 2. Create efficiencies through innovative service delivery, and proactive maintenance and operations of existing infrastructure. Work Program Implications Not applicable Has Legal review been completed? T (I TE L Yes No X N/A E T No communication needs are anticipated at this stage of the project. TT C T 1. J -CLASS EVALUATION CRITERIA MATRIX (updated September 2023) 2. J -CLASS ROAD LIST 2023 Request for Decision Page 14 CAT. CRITERIA DESCRIPTION SCORING WEIGHTING CATEGORY TOTAL Street Classification 1g 5% v�' Business la 2 1b 2 1c 2 ld 3 2a 4 2b # of Parking Bays at Businesses 5 Road Condition Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades <5 5% 60% 5% 5-10 2 11 -15 3 16 - 20 4 °\ >20 Asset Condition Rating (ACR) Excellent 5 1 Good 2 Satisfactory 3 Poor 4 Hazardous Scheduled Capital Infrastructure construction Work Within 2 years 5 5 �t4�93,1�17�?�I L Community Y; Service Church/Cemetery 5% ttU� z� � (� t1�� z� }�� j{�4h�o�7���Y� 1 $4TtiP c3F,' 7Y FQJ �J 7}�ti B 2 4?\tZt}ti�J��1Y�4S ) 45 fS1 (/1 r )%j/l//���, / / �l z �j}3� F X31Yt Library Community Mailbox 3 Medical Facility 4 School 5 Other TBD t�%,r School Bus Route No Bus Route 0 10% y`tiF�lf }i1\�k Abutting Bus Route on 9 Road 3 y}�?t �/ Bus route on the Road 5 Access & Use tf3 �'s33 �2FhF t `4 . Number of Units on Road <5 10% 11 - 15 3 20 - 16 4 >20 5 Rank Road Name Location Description MO D C D i s t r i c t Ce n t r e L i n e L e n g t h ( m ) Nu m b e r o f B u s i n e s s e s Nu m b e r o f H o u s e s Ro a d C l a s s St r e e t C l a s s Su r f a c e T y p e Ro a d A s s e t C o n d i t i o n R a t i n g (A C R ) St r e e t C l a s s We i g h t i n g = 5 % Bu s i n e s s e s We i g h t i n g = 5 % Ro a d S u r f a c e S c o r e We i g h t i n g = 6 0 % Mu n i c i p a l I n f r a s t r u c t u r e Wo r k P l a n n e d We i g h t i n g = 5 % To t a l W e i g h t e d S c o r e = MA X 7 5 % Co m m u n i t y S e r v i c e We i g h t i n g = 5 % Sc h o o l B u s R o u t e We i g h t i n g = 1 0 % Ac c e s s a n d U s e We i g h t i n g = 1 0 % To t a l W e i g h t e d S c o r e = MA X 2 5 % To t a l W e i g h t e d S c o r e 20 2 3 E s t i m a t e d C o s t Es t $ 1 , 0 9 2 / m 20 2 3 M O D C S h a r e Ye a r o f L a s t R o a d S u r f a c i n g Up g r a d e 1 OLD TRUNK 3 Chester HWY 3 IN CHESTER TO HWY 3 IN EAST CHESTER (MINUS THE SECTION FROM THE TRAIL CROSSING TO CHESTER COMMONS NORTH)1 & 3 1856.3 6 45 J 2b PA 2 5 5 4 4.2 2 3.2 0 9.45 3 3.15 5 5.5 4 4.4 13.05 22.50 2,027,079.60$ 1,013,539.80$ 2 PIG LOOP RD Chester HWY 3 TO DUKE STREET 3 1335 6 44 J 2a PA 2 4 4 5 5.25 2 3.2 5 5.3 14.70 0 3 3.3 4 4.4 7.70 22.40 1,457,820.00$ 728,910.00$ 3 VALLEY ROAD Chester HWY 3 IN CHESTER SOUTHEASTERLY TO DUKE STREET 3 530 2 10 J 2b PA 1 5 5 5 5.25 1 1.6 0 10.50 0 5 5.5 1 1.1 6.60 17.10 578,760.00$ 289,380.00$ 4 QUEEN STREET Chester SOUTH STREET IN CHESTER NORTHERLY TO HWY 3 3 1080 4 70 J 1d PA 3 3 3 5 5.25 3 4.8 0 8.40 0 3 3.3 4 4.4 7.70 16.10 1,179,360.00$ 589,680.00$ 5 FOREST VILLAGE RD Simms Settlement HWY 3 IN SIMMS SETTLEMENT SOUTHEASTERLY TO CIVIC 81 2 800 0 38 J 1a CS 4 2 2 0 0 4 6.4 0 2.10 3 3.15 5 5.5 4 4.4 13.05 15.15 873,600.00$ 436,800.00$ 6 WATER STREET Chester DUKE STREET IN CHESTER SOUTHERLY TO DUKE STREET 3 570 4 12 J 1d PA 2 3 3 5 5.25 2 3.2 0 8.40 0 5 5.5 1 1.1 6.60 15.00 622,440.00$ 311,220.00$ 7 STEVENS ROAD East Chester HWY 3 IN EAST CHESTER NORTHERLY TO END OF SAND SEAL 1 400 1 13 J 1c SS 5 2 2 5 5.25 5 8 0 7.35 3 3.15 3 3.3 1 1.1 7.55 14.90 436,800.00$ 218,400.00$ 8 HADDEN HILL RD Chester HWY 3 IN CHESTER TO HWY 3 IN ROBINSONS CORNER 3 & 7 1429 0 34 G 2a PA 2 4 4 0 0 2 3.2 0 4.20 0 5 5.5 4 4.4 9.90 14.10 1,560,468.00$ 780,234.00$ 9 NORTH STREET Western Shore LAWRENCE HATT ROAD IN WESTERN SHORE NORTHERLY TO FRANK SWINIMER ROAD 5 1198 0 14 J 2a PA 2 4 4 0 0 2 3.2 0 4.20 0 5 5.5 4 4.4 9.90 14.10 1,308,216.00$ 654,108.00$ 10 CHESTER DOWNS East Chester OLD TRUNK 3 IN EAST CHESTER NORTHWESTERLY AROUND LOOP TO INTERSECTION 1 1020 0 28 J 1b SS 3 2 2 0 0 4 6.4 0 2.10 3 3.15 5 5.5 3 3.3 11.95 14.05 1,113,840.00$ 556,920.00$ 11 CENTRAL STREET Chester VALLEY ROAD IN CHESTER SOUTHERLY TO SOUTH STREET 3 1030 3 38 J 1d CS 3 3 3 5 5.25 3 4.8 0 8.40 0 3 3.3 2 2.2 5.50 13.90 1,124,760.00$ 562,380.00$ 12 TARGET HILL Chester OLD TRUNK 3 IN CHESTER COMMONS NORTHWESTERLY TO END OF SAND SEAL 3 340 2 22 J 1c SS 3 2 2 5 5.25 3 4.8 0 7.35 1 1.05 3 3.3 2 2.2 6.55 13.90 371,280.00$ 185,640.00$ 13 KING STREET Chester SOUTH STREET IN CHESTER NORTHERLY TO FORMER C.N.R. OVERPASS 3 1250 3 78 J 2a PA 2 4 4 5 5.25 2 3.2 0 9.45 0 0 0 3 3.3 3.30 12.75 1,365,000.00$ 682,500.00$ 14 CHESTER COMMONS Chester OLD TRUNK 3 EASTERLY AROUND LOOP TO OLD TRUNK 3 3 920.2 0 40 J 1b SS 2 2 2 0 0 2 3.2 0 2.10 3 3.15 5 5.5 1 1.1 9.75 11.85 1,004,858.40$ 502,429.20$ 15 UNION STREET Chester WATER ST TO DUKE ST 3 190 1 12 J 1c CS / SS 1 2 2 5 5.25 2 3.2 0 7.35 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 11.75 207,480.00$ 103,740.00$ 16 VICTORIA STREET Chester HWY 3 IN CHESTER SOUTHERLY TO SOUTH STREET 3 1140 1 33 J 1d PA 3 3 3 0 0 3 4.8 0 3.15 0 3 3.3 4 4.4 7.70 10.85 1,244,880.00$ 622,440.00$ 17 LAWRENCE HATT RD Western Shore HWY 3 TO START OF TURNING CIRCLE 5 640 0 14 J 2a PA 1 4 4 0 0 1 1.6 0 4.20 0 5 5.5 1 1.1 6.60 10.80 698,880.00$ 349,440.00$ 18 SMITH ROAD Robinsons Corner HWY 3 PARALLEL TO C.N.R. TO END OF SERVICE 3 150 1 5 Z 1g GR 3 1 1 5 5.25 3 4.8 0 6.30 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 10.70 163,800.00$ 81,900.00$ 19 SOUTH STREET Chester VICTORIA ST TO QUEEN ST 3 245 2 2 J 2a PA 2 4 4 5 5.25 2 3.2 0 9.45 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 10.55 267,540.00$ 133,770.00$ 20 STATION STREET Western Shore HWY 3 IN WESTERN SHORE BY FIRE HALL WESTERLY TO NORTH STREET 5 360 0 9 J 1d PA 2 3 3 0 0 2 3.2 0 3.15 0 5 5.5 1 1.1 6.60 9.75 393,120.00$ 196,560.00$ 21 REGENT STREET Chester WATER ST TO KING ST, VICTORIA ST TO GRANITE ST, BRUNSWICK ST TO END OF SERVICE 3 440 2 12 J 1b PA 1 0 5 5.25 1 1.6 0 5.25 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 9.65 480,480.00$ 240,240.00$ 22 VAUGHAN ROAD Western Shore HWY 3 IN WESTERN SHORE EASTERLY TO END OF SAND SEAL 5 470 1 11 J 1d PA 4 3 3 5 5.25 4 6.4 0 8.40 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 9.50 513,240.00$ 256,620.00$ 23 GOLF COURSE ROAD Chester PIG LOOP ROAD IN CHESTER COMMONS SOUTHERLY TO END OF CHIP SEAL 3 470 1 6 J 1d PA 1 3 3 5 5.25 1 1.6 0 8.40 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 9.50 513,240.00$ 256,620.00$ 24 TREMONT STREET Chester DUKE ST TO CIVIC 138 3 1153 1 25 J 1c CS 3 2 2 5 5.25 3 4.8 0 7.35 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 8.45 1,259,076.00$ 629,538.00$ 25 SWINIMER ROAD Western Shore HWY 3 IN WESTERN SHORE WESTERLY TO END AT C.N.R. BOUNDARY 5 330 0 19 J 1b GR 4 2 2 0 0 4 6.4 0 2.10 0 3 3.3 2 2.2 5.50 7.60 360,360.00$ 180,180.00$ 26 HUBBARDS ESTATE RD Fox Point ROUTE 329 IN HUBBARDS WESTERLY TO END AT TURNING CIRCLE 2 540 0 16 J 1a PA 3 2 2 0 0 3 4.8 0 2.10 0 3 3.3 2 2.2 5.50 7.60 589,680.00$ 294,840.00$ 27 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE Chester HWY 3 IN CHESTER COMMONS NORTHERLY TO CHESTER COMMONS ROAD 3 220 0 7 J 1d CS 2 3 3 0 0 2 3.2 0 3.15 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 7.55 240,240.00$ 120,120.00$ 28 STANFORD LAKE Robinsons Corner HWY 3 IN ROBINSONS CORNER EASTERLY AROUND STANFORD LAKE TO OLD TRUNK 3 3 & 7 1652.5 0 21 G 1g GR 4 1 1 0 0 4 6.4 5 5.3 6.30 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 7.40 1,804,530.00$ 902,265.00$ 29 WALKER ROAD Chester VICTORIA STREET IN CHESTER WESTERLY TO CIVIC 83 3 1276.7 0 21 J 1b CS 4 2 2 0 0 4 6.4 0 2.10 0 0 0 4 4.4 4.40 6.50 1,394,156.40$ 697,078.20$ 30 YOUNG ROAD Western Shore HWY 3 IN WESTERN SHORE WESTERLY TO C.N.R. BOUNDARY THEN TO STATION STREET 5 400 0 12 J 1b GR 5 2 2 0 0 5 8 0 2.10 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 6.50 436,800.00$ 218,400.00$ 31 MAIN STREET Chester VICTORIA ST TO DUKE ST (EXCLUDING PORTION PREVIOUSLY PAVED - VALLEY TO QUEEN 3 440 0 10 J 1b CS/SS 4 2 2 0 0 4 6.4 0 2.10 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 6.50 480,480.00$ 240,240.00$ 32 EAST WIND DRIVE Robinsons Corner HADDEN HILL ROAD IN ROBINSONS CORNER SOUTHWESTERLY AROUND LOOP TO WEST WIND DRIVE 3 450 0 10 J 1b PA 2 2 2 0 0 2 3.2 0 2.10 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 6.50 491,400.00$ 245,700.00$ 33 PLEASANT STREET Chester KING STREET IN CHESTER EASTERLY TO DUKE STREET 3 200 0 11 J 1b CS 2 2 2 0 0 2 3.2 0 2.10 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 6.50 218,400.00$ 109,200.00$ 34 GEORGE DOREY Western Shore HWY 3 AT WESTERN SHORE WESTERLY TO END AT TURNING CIRCLE 5 220 0 14 J 1g GR 5 1 1 0 0 5 8 0 1.05 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 5.45 240,240.00$ 120,120.00$ 35 VALERIE AVE Chester Basin LACEY MINES ROAD IN CHESTER BASIN SOUTHEASTERLY TO END AT CUL-DE-SAC 4 160 0 5 J 1g GR 5 1 1 0 0 5 8 0 1.05 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 5.45 174,720.00$ 87,360.00$ 36 BOEHNER ROAD Western Shore HWY 3 NEAR VAUGHN RIVER IN WESTERN SHORE NORTHERLY TO END OF SERVICE 5 400 0 7 I 1g GR 4 1 1 0 0 4 6.4 0 1.05 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 5.45 436,800.00$ 218,400.00$ 37 CHARLES HILTZ Western Shore HWY 3 IN WESTERN SHORE EASTERLY TO END OF LISTED ROAD (SEE PLAN)5 210 0 4 J 1g GR 4 1 1 0 0 4 6.4 0 1.05 0 3 3.3 1 1.1 4.40 5.45 229,320.00$ 114,660.00$ 38 CHANDLER ROAD Chester PIG LOOP RD IN CHESTER COMMONS SOUTHERLY TO END OF SERVICE 3 480 0 10 J 1d PA 1 3 3 0 0 1 1.6 0 3.15 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 4.25 524,160.00$ 262,080.00$ 39 FREDA'S HILL Chester PENINSULA ROAD IN CHESTER WESTERLY TO END AT PRIVATE DRIVEWAY ON THE PENINSULA 3 180 0 7 J 1a SS 5 2 2 0 0 5 8 0 2.10 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 3.20 196,560.00$ 98,280.00$ 40 GRANITE STREET Chester REGENT STREET IN CHESTER NORTHERLY TO END OF SERVICE 3 230 0 12 J 1b CS 3 2 2 0 0 3 4.8 0 2.10 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 3.20 251,160.00$ 125,580.00$ 41 PENINSULA RD Chester SOUTH STREET IN CHESTER WEST TO CIVIC 102, START OF PENINSULA RD EXT 3 580 0 7 J 1b CS 2 2 2 0 0 3 4.8 0 2.10 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 3.20 633,360.00$ 316,680.00$ J-CLASS ROAD CONDENSED LIST 42 WATER LANE Chester WATER AND DUKE STREET INTERSECTION IN CHESTER SOUTHERLY TO QUEENS STREET 3 120 0 7 J 1a PA 2 2 2 0 0 2 3.2 0 2.10 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 3.20 131,040.00$ 65,520.00$ 43 WESTWIND DRIVE Robinsons Corner EASTWIND DRIVE IN ROBINSONS CORNER SOUTHWESTERLY TO EASTWIND DRIVE 3 200 0 5 J 1a CS 2 2 2 0 0 2 3.2 0 2.10 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 3.20 218,400.00$ 109,200.00$ 44 PETERSON LANE Chester HWY 3 IN CHESTER SOUTHERLY TO DUKE STREET 3 150 0 3 J 1g GR 4 1 1 0 0 4 6.4 0 1.05 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 2.15 163,800.00$ 81,900.00$ 45 ZINCK ROAD Robinsons Corner HWY 3 IN ROBINSONS CORNER EASTERLY TO END OF ROAD 3 140 0 9 J 1g GR 4 1 1 0 0 4 6.4 0 1.05 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 2.15 152,880.00$ 76,440.00$ 46 MAIN STREET EXT Chester VICTORIA ROAD IN CHESTER WESTERLY TO END AT SHORE 3 50 0 2 J 1g GR 2 1 1 0 0 2 3.2 0 1.05 0 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 2.15 54,600.00$ 27,300.00$ 47 OLD TRUNK 3 Chester TRAIL CROSSING TO ISLAND VIEW RD 1 303.4 0 14 J 2b PA 1 5 5 5 5.25 1 1.6 0 10.50 3 3.15 15 16.5 4 4.4 24.05 331,312.80$ 165,656.40$ 2022 48 NAUSS POINT Chester FROM PIG LOOP RD TO END OF SERVICE 3 640 1 21 J 1c PA 2 2 2 5 5.25 2 3.2 0 7.35 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 698,880.00$ 349,440.00$ Recent Pave 49 ADAMS ROAD Western Shore HWY 3 IN WESTERN SHORE WESTERLY TO END OF SERVICE AT C.N.R. BOUNDARY 5 150 0 6 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 163,800.00$ 81,900.00$ 2022 50 BEECH STREET East Chester MAPLE STREET IN EAST CHESTER SOUTHERLY TO PINE STREET 1 110 0 2 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 120,120.00$ 60,060.00$ 2020 51 BIRCH STREET East Chester OLD TRUNK 3 IN EAST CHESTER SOUTHERLY TO JCT. OF MAPLE AND BEECH STREET 1 180 0 3 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 3 3.15 10 1 1.1 4.25 196,560.00$ 98,280.00$ 2019 52 BRUNSWICK STREET Chester REGENT STREET IN CHESTER SOUTHERLY TO END AT UNION ST 3 170 0 0 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 185,640.00$ 92,820.00$ 2022 53 CEDAR STREET East Chester MAPLE STREET IN EAST CHESTER SOUTHERLY TO PINE STREET 1 110 0 2 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 120,120.00$ 60,060.00$ 2020 54 CHESTER SHORE Chester PIG LOOP ROAD IN CHESTER EASTERLY TO HWY 3 1 & 3 1280 0 5 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 1,397,760.00$ 698,880.00$ 2020 55 DUKE STREET Chester HWY 3 TO WATER STREET 3 1079 6 26 J 2b PA 1 5 5 0 1 1.6 5 5.3 10.50 5 5.25 15 4 4.4 9.65 1,178,268.00$ 589,134.00$ Recent Pave 56 FRANK SWINIMER Western Shore FROM HWY 3 IN WESTERN SHORE WESTERLY TO END AT TURNING CIRCLE 5 600 0 17 J 2a PA 1 4 4 0 0 1 1.6 0 4.20 0 15 4 4.4 4.40 655,200.00$ 327,600.00$ Recent Pave 57 MAIN STREET Chester VALLEY RD TO QUEEN ST 3 100 0 1 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 109,200.00$ 54,600.00$ 2020 58 MAPLE STREET East Chester BIRCH STREET IN EAST CHESTER TO CEDAR STREET 1 240 0 9 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 0 1 1.1 1.10 262,080.00$ 131,040.00$ 2019 59 MYRA Western Shore HWY 3 IN WESTERN SHORE WESTERLY TO END AT C.N.R. BOUNDARY 5 170 0 6 J 1a PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 185,640.00$ 92,820.00$ 2022 60 PINE STREET East Chester BEECH STREET IN EAST CHESTER TO CEDAR STREET AND BRANCH TO END 1 250 0 13 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 273,000.00$ 136,500.00$ 2020 61 PLEASANT STREET Chester PRINCE STREET IN CHESTER EASTERLY TO KING STREET 3 150 5 10 J 2a PA 1 4 4 5 5.25 1 1.6 0 9.45 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 163,800.00$ 81,900.00$ 2021 62 PRINCE STREET Chester PLEASANT STREET IN CHESTER NORTHERLY TO END AT MAIN STREET 3 710 0 30 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 0 4 4.4 4.40 775,320.00$ 387,660.00$ 2020 63 REGENT STREET Chester KING ST TO CENTRAL ST 3 100 0 3 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 109,200.00$ 54,600.00$ Recent Pave 64 REGENT STREET Chester PRINCE ST TO VICTORIA ST 3 120 0 3 J 1g PA 1 1 1 0 0 1 1.6 0 1.05 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 131,040.00$ 65,520.00$ Recent Pave 65 REGENT STREET Chester CENTRAL ST TO PRINCE ST 3 100 0 3 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 109,200.00$ 54,600.00$ 2019 66 REGENT STREET Chester GRANITE ST TO BRUNSWICK ST 3 100 0 4 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 109,200.00$ 54,600.00$ 2019 67 UNION STREET Chester DUKE ST TO KING ST 3 55 0 0 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 60,060.00$ 30,030.00$ Recent Pave 68 UNION STREET Chester KING ST TO BRUNSWICK ST 3 495 0 11 J 1b PA 1 2 2 0 0 1 1.6 0 2.10 0 10 1 1.1 1.10 540,540.00$ 270,270.00$ 2021 TOTALS 34858 53 1023 38,065,045.20$ 19,032,522.60$ Total m completed 7212 21%30,189,104.40$ 15,094,552.20$ Total m to be upgraded 27646 79% Grand Total 34858 100% Already paved with the 50/50 paving program Road was on the top 10 in 2021 Gravel Road Remaining Estimated Totals October 4, 2023 Keith Campbell 360 Upper Blandford Road Deep Cove, Nova Scotia BOJ 1 TO Municipality of the District of Chester 151 King Street Chester, Nova Scotia BOJ 1 JO Attention: Andre Veinotte, Councilor District 1 Subject. Landing of Scrap Metal at Beach in Gates Cove, Blandford Dear Mr. Veinotte: As you are well aware, during the week of September 24 to September 30, a barge loaded with scrap metal was beached at the municipal slipway on Upper Blandford Beach and the metal then unloaded to the beach area in an unstable and unsecured pile. The scrap metal was placed within 2 feet of a picnic table and adjacent to a sign posted by Municipality of the District of Chester clearly indicating the limitations of use for this area.. (photo is included) A local resident in Upper Blandford was avtakened by the noise of this barge that arrived at approximately 4:00am under the guise of darkness. The slipway was unavailable for use by others for many hoLfr-s as, the barge was beached, contrary to signs posted by the Municipality of the District of Chester- of time constraints for use. Numerous phone calls were made by concerned citizens to yourself, Ml__A Danielle Barkhouse, and ultimately to Nova Scotia Department of Environment voicing their opposition and concern to the misuse of this slipway. We were initially advised that a truck that was scheduled to take the scrap metal away had broken down, and the scrap metal would be removed in one to two weeks. Finding this unacceptable, after concerns were raised by numerous citizens, as to possible contamination of this scrap metal, samples were taken and removal of material commenced almost immediately. The contractor, was obviously alerted by someone as to community concerns, which hastened the removal process. The concerned pieces of scrap metal which may be contaminated, very interestingly, were loaded and removed first! Samples were taken by a representative from the Department of Environment and some samples have been retained here in Blandford, if required for future testing (photos of this are included). 114 Further investigation into why the contractor views his actions as legitimate revealed that the Municipality of the District of Chester gave permission for the use of this slipway and beach area for this purpose, contrary to previously mentioned signage. After many emails, phone calls, and conversations with various people including the said contractor who parked the scrap metal there, it became evident this scrap metal was removed from a derelict vessel in District 4 of the Municipality and then taken by barge to the beach in District 1 for disposal. Why this material would be taken across Mahone Bay to Blandford for trucking and disposal, and not at a wharf closer to the location is unclear. What is also unclear is why the Municipality of the District of Chester would authorize the use of slipway and beach for unloading and temporary storage of this waste material! Again 1 would reiterate this use is clearly in contravention of rules as posted on site by the Municipality of the District of Chester. As of the writing of this letter (Sunday, October 1), the remaining scrap metal has been loaded onto two large dumpsters (which are presently on site within feet of the municipality posted sign, which says "No parking - Violators will be towed at owner's expense", gravel has been brought in and leveled, and topsoil on the grassed area has been placed, covering up any debris remaining on the ground that resulted from this incident. There are still small bits of debris in a couple of small piles. These large containers are presently blocking proper access to the slipway (photos included). There still, however, remains an issue. The "remediation" that took place consisted of placing gravel on top of the area. Photos are included showing the rust and paint chips on the ground prior to placing of the gravel. Herein lies the danger: merely covering this area with gravel does not remove the risk. With rainfall, erosion through wind, and high/ flood tides this covering of gravel will be removed over time and these paint chips and rust will again be exposed. How soon that could happen is unknown. This beach and area are used extensively in the summer by families with small children, and could be exposed to harm from the remaining metal debris, paint chips, oil seepage rags, or possibly asbestos. As per published data from Government of Canada website on lead -based paint the following data has been gleaned, and I quote: sz( e 214 RISKS OF LEAD The risk is greatest for children because they are growing and absorb lead easily. Even small amounts of dust with lead are dangerous to infants and children. Unborn children are also at risk if the mother -to -be consumes lead. Currently there is no known safe level of lead exposure. Lead -based paint is a serious health hazard when it's chipping, flaking or within reach of children who may chew on it. In this case, remove the paint following very specific guidelines." There now remains the question of responsibility for PROPER remediation of this site to prevent future issues and harm. The Council of the Municipality of the District of Chester in cooperation with the contractor, are responsible for ensuring the future safety of the citizens of Blandford, their children, and all users of this area. Please advise contract details between the Municipality of the District of Chester and the contractor responsible for the transport of this scrap and the use of the area on the Blandford beach so that liability responsibility can be clarified: Also, please provide copies of all emails and communication between all involved parties pertaining to this agreement of use. Please advise the name of the issuer of the contract for the removal of the derelict vessel from which the scrap metal originated (ie: Transport Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, etc.) so they can be contacted for details of the contract between the issuer and the contractor responsible for removing the derelict vessel. One point of concern involves the response from Department of . Environment, Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement Inspector when met on site concerning environmental concerns. When asked about the origin of this scrap metal his response was "I don't know and I don't care". This response is most unsettling, considering the nature of this department in regards to protecting the environment and therefore the health of the citizens of Nova Scotia. Especially in light of the above quote from the Government of Canada concerning the presence of lead paint, this response is extremely troubling. Please advise in a timely fashion what steps will be taken by the Municipality of the District of Chester and the contractor, in properly mitigating any potential risk, restoring the area to a safe environment, and providing policies, procedures, and regulations so this type of flagrant abuse does not reoccur in the future. P'ag s 314 Sincerely, Koith Campbell, Resident of Blandford Reid Broome, Resident of Blandford David Publicover, Resident of Blandford Danielle Barkhouse, MIA Chester -St. Margaret's Enclosures: 1 . Photo of on -site signage clearly indicating the limitations of use for this area Municipality of the District of Chester; 2. Photo of samples of residual waste taken by a representative from the Department of Environment; I Photo demonstrating the large containers are presently blocking proper access to the slipway; 4 Photos showing the rust and paint chips on the ground prior to placing of the gravel; and, 5. Photo of residual scrap metal and associated waste; 414 k h t b Ilk 1 .i r l q rn i 7 • s 1, dAw a mi T Aa40 fTMA I 1pl rj J. 1-1 REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT TO: Municipal Council MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023 DEPARTMENT: Community Development & Recreation SUBJECT: Development Agreement Application ORIGIN: Date: September 14, 2023 Prepared by: Paul Riley, Planner Date: September 19, 2023 Reviewed by: Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner & Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development & Recreation Date: September 22, 2023 Authorized by: Tara Maguire, CAO RECOMMENDED MOTION/ACTION That Council direct staff to prepare a draft Development Agreement & hold a Public Information Meeting. CURRENT SITUATION Planning Staff have received an application for a Development Agreement received on September 5, 2023. The application states the proposal is to obtain compliance for existing development in the form of a 14-unit land lease community (Hill Top Estates). BACKGROUND The application was submitted by Blair van Veld on behalf of Twin Rivers Park Limited. The proposed development is for 14 dwelling units on the 4.4-acre property (PID 60153764) on Highway 3, East River. The property is a land lease community and has a private roadway access, known as Cook Drive. The property is in the Mixed-Use zone, which allows for 1-4 dwelling units on a lot by development permit; 5-11 dwelling units on a lot by site plan and 12 or more dwelling units on a lot are permitted by way of Development Agreement. The total number of units on the lot (14) requires a Development Agreement. DISCUSSION The cover letter submitted with the application outlines details of the proposed development and they have indicated that plans of the existing development will be provided soon. The application describes their intention to bring into compliance all 14 dwelling units, 8 of which are already in compliance, in the form of individual land lease sites comprising manufactured homes and accessory structures. The development has existing on-site water and septic systems. If the file proceeds, the next steps are for staff to review the submitted documents against policy in the Municipal Planning Strategy and prepare a draft development agreement. R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 2 OPTIONS 1. Direct staff to prepare a draft Development Agreement & hold a Public Information Meeting. 2. Request Staff to provide more information prior to proceeding. IMPLICATIONS By-Law/Policy The request is keeping within the Municipal Planning Policy regarding residential development in the Mixed-Use zone. Financial/budgetary No costs anticipated, other than staff time. The applicant is to pay the application & advertising fees. Environmental No anticipated environmental implications at this time. These details will be evaluated during the policy analysis in future staff report. Strategic Priorities The request to bring into compliance all of the 14 dwelling units will assist the Municipality in advancing the following Priority Outcomes of the 2021-24 Strategic Priorities Framework: Priority Outcomes: Governance & Engagement 1. Ensure municipal bylaw and policy frameworks reflect current and changing needs. Work Program Implications Planning staff time is the only expected impact on the work program, on top of day-to-day tasks and other current files. Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _ X_ No __ N/A COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) To follow. If direction is given to staff to proceed, the file will follow the Public Engagement Program as noted in the Municipal Planning Strategy. This Includes Public Information Meeting, Municipal Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, Council 1st Reading and a Public Hearing follow by Council vote and 14-day appeal period. Notification to all property owners within 30m of the property would also be sent out in advance of the Pubic Hearing date. ATTACHMENTS 1. Application 2. Cover Letter R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 3 R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 4 R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 5 R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 6 R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 7 REQUEST FOR DECISION REPORT TO: Municipal Council MEETING DATE: October 12, 2023 DEPARTMENT: Community Development & Recreation Dept. SUBJECT: New Road Name Assignment ORIGIN: New Private Road Name Request Date: 2023-09-29 Prepared by: Sylvia Dixon, Development & Planning Technician Date: 2023-10-04 Reviewed by: Chad Haughn, Director of CD&R Date: 2023-10-05 Authorized by: Tara Maguire, CAO RECOMMENDED MOTION It is recommended that Municipal Council approve the proposed private road name Dordean Lane. CURRENT SITUATION A private right-of-way accessed off of North Middle River Road in the community of Windsor Road (map attached) that will provide access for a future development of three or more addressable structures requires a name. The landowners have proposed the road name of Dordéan Lane. BACKGROUND When there are three or more addressable structures using an unnamed shared right-of-way/driveway, the Nova Scotia Civic Address Users Guide states that this point of access must be named. According to Municipal Policy P-44, the road name is suggested following a majority agreement (66%) from the landowners that are served by the shared right-of-way. In this instance, the property owner has proposed the following road name: Dordéan Lane. The proposed name was suggested by a majority of the property owners, representing 100% of the properties. DISCUSSION Dordéan Lane would be a unique road name in the Municipality of Chester and Nova Scotia. It is of note that punctuation in street names is discouraged in provincial road naming guidelines. The proposed new road name is only slightly similar to the following existing road names: - Dorey Dr, Fauxburg, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Lunenburg County - Dorey Lane, Queensland, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County - Dorey Mills Rd, Martins River, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Lunenburg County - Dorey Park Rd, Martins Point, Municipality of the District of Chester, Lunenburg County Comments received for Dordéan Lane: - District 7 Councillor – Councillor Sharon Church: no objection with the proposed name - Municipal Engineer – Fred Whynot: no concerns with the proposed name - Chester Area Fire Dept. – Deputy Fire Chief Greg Conron: The CVFD has no issues with this street name R e q u e s t f o r D e c i s i o n P a g e | 2 OPTIONS 1. Municipal Council can approve the road name Dordéan Lane or approve a simplified version without an acute accent with the spelling of Dordean Lane. 2. Municipal Council can decide not to approve the name and direct staff to assign a name of Council’s choosing. IMPLICATIONS By-Law/Policy Policy P-44 – New Road Names and Road Name Changes. Financial/budgetary A new road sign (with accessory materials) will be purchased and posted by the Infrastructure & Operations Department. Environmental N/A Strategic Priorities N/A Work Program Implications N/A Has Legal review been completed? N/A COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) N/A ATTACHMENTS 1. Petition Received 2. Location Map 421 454 472 40 NorthMiddleRiverRd Base Line Rd B a ck m an M e a d o w R d Rev.:Date:Description: 0 MUNICIPALITY OF THEDISTRICT OF CHESTER From Date: N/ATo Date: N/ADate Printed: 23/09/27 ® Legend ^_New Civic Address Civic Address New Private Road Name Road Driveway/Trail Building Footprint Property Boundary 60 0 6030 Metres 23/09/27 Digital Folders Entry ID:1407457 Status: ExistsProject ID: N/AClassification #: N/A Representation of Municipality of Chester within Nova ScotiaScale: 1:12,500,000 Scale: 1:3,000 New Private Road Name Proposed:Dordean Lane New Private Road Naming Sources:Digital Base Map Data from Service Nova Scotia andMunicipal Relations Prepared by the Municipality of the District of Chester Coordinate System/Datum: UTM NAD83 CSRS ZONE20N Map Disclaimer:Information shown on these drawings is compiledfrom numerous sources and may not be complete oraccurate. The Municipality of the District of Chester isnot responsible for any errors, omissions ordeficiencies in these drawings. Date printed does notreflect date ofdata. Actual Map Size: w 11" x h 8.5" ) Community:Windsor RoadPID:60724283AAN:11000517Fire Dept:Chester Area Fire Dept.Description:New private road name required for accessto future development with three or more civic addresses.Building Permit Reference Numbers: CM-B2023-161,CM-B2023-162, CM-B2023-163, CM-B2023-164 19 New Private RoadName Proposed:Dordean Lane 23 24 Civic Numbers of 19, 23, and 24 tobe assigned to structures after newprivate road name is approved. ) ) PLANNING MATTERS REPORT REPORT TO: Municipal Council MEETING DATE: September 28, 2023 DEPARTMENT: Community Development & Recreation SUBJECT: MPS Amendment: Protected Watershed Zone ORIGIN: Request by property owner of PID 60150182 Date: August 15, 2022 Prepared by: Emily Statton, Planner Date: September 22, 2023 Reviewed by: Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner Date: October 5, 2023 Authorized by: Tara Maguire, CAO APPLICATION OVERVIEW Applicant: Jimmy Rafuse Zone: Protected Watershed Proposal: Amendment to zone standards Rezoning Required: ___ Yes _ X_ No _ N/A Location: all properties zoned PW Neighbour Notification: to be sent to all properties in the zone RECOMMENDED MOTION Staff are seeking direction from Council to proceed with draft amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy to address a request from a property owner with lands in the zone Protected Watershed to essentially allow new lots to be created via subdivision without the requirement of an asphalt public road. If Council is satisfied with the approach outlined below, staff will hold a Public Information Meeting to receive comments and then present the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Advisory Committee for recommendations. The file will then be brought back to Council for 1st Reading. 1. Direct staff to host a Public Information Meeting and present the draft amendments & related staff report to the Village Planning Advisory Committee and Municipal Planning Advisory Committee for comment and recommendation before returning to Council for 1st Reading; CURRENT SITUATION The applicant, Jimmy Rafuse, is requesting the Protected Watershed (PW) Zone be amended to allow new lots to be created with the use of private roads, versus the current requirement to meet standards in our Municipal Specs of asphalt public roads at the time of subdivision in the PW zone. The applicant owns PID 60150182; 57 Green Hollow Road, East Chester. Staff have reviewed the contents of the application and confirm that this amendment may have impacts on the current planning framework. However, it will require specific policy adjustments on how the Municipality will move forward with new lot creation in the zone. BACKGROUND The Protected Watershed Zone originated in the Village Plan (SPS) and was introduced to the Municipal plan in 2020 with the implementation of our new Municipal Planning Strategy and altered areas covered by the SPS. Essentially the zone & related policies were moved into the MPS at that time. Currently, policy states: P l a n n i n g M a t t e r s R e p o r t – M P S A m e n d m e n t s P W Z o n e P a g e | 2 Policy Goal: to prevent the contamination of identified potential drinking water sources and their associated watershed by limiting development. Policy E-34 The Protected Watershed Zone shall: a) permit single unit dwellings on large lots; b) permit water supply treatment and distribution uses; c) prohibit commercial and industrial uses; d) prohibit livestock operations; e) prohibit new public roads and subdivision on private roads; f) contain special requirements for new structures associated with permitted land uses including measures to protect water quality such as watercourse buffers; g) require a large minimum lot size and a large minimum lot frontage. Policy E-35 The Land Use By-law shall allow for the approval of uses permitted in the Protected Watershed Zone by development permit. DISCUSSION The application notes that the requirement for ‘all lots in the zone must front on public roads makes development unviable due to the added cost of building roads to this standard. The applicant is requesting that Council ‘waive’ the requirement of asphalt topped public roads in the PW zone. Instead, allowing private roads that essentially don’t meet the road standards pointed out in the Municipal Specs. This would require an amendment to the MPS zone policies, which is a public process similar to the Development Agreement process. The current policies are not in alignment with this request. There is approx. 60+ properties located in the PW zone. Three (3) of these ~60+ properties, are developed with a dwelling unit on the property. The applicant’s property is multi-zoned with a small portion of the property zoned PW and the other portion in the Mixed-Use zone. P l a n n i n g M a t t e r s R e p o r t – M P S A m e n d m e n t s P W Z o n e P a g e | 3 Staff will provide more detail on paved public roads vs. gravel private roads if Council chooses to proceed with Option 1 below (direct staff to proceed with the applicant’s request to allow new lots in the PW zone by private road). Option 2 would provide an opportunity for staff to begin a larger review of the PW Zone with the idea that the review will look to determine the need for the zone today, potential changes to the area, zone standards and potentially an option to remove the zone. There is a water study being conducted by staff in the surrounding area, which may affect the need for the protected watershed zone surrounding Spectacle Lake area. Planning staff are currently looking at the bigger picture of the ‘suburbs of the village’, the outer buffer, through our village plan review. Proceeding with Option 2, allows staff to assess the request as part of the bigger picture. Option 3, allows Council to reject the request entirely and leave the zone as is, protecting the current watershed area from development in such a manor as requested by the applicant. MPS amendments are different from Development Agreements/Land Use By-Law amendments. This request is a policy change, which allows Council the ability to say they aren't interested in opening this part of the document at this point and perhaps look at the PW zone at a later date. OPTIONS 1. Direct staff to host a Public Information Meeting, and present the draft amendments as requested by the applicant to the Municipal Planning Advisory Committee for comment and recommendation before returning to Council for 1st Reading; 2. Direct staff to research the topic further in a broader context in correlation with other ongoing studies and come back to Council with a report; 3. Reject the request to pursue the policy amendments. IMPLICATIONS By-Law/Policy The draft amendments will add policy to Section 9.1 of the Municipal Planning Strategy. Financial/budgetary N/A Environmental Strategic Priorities Work Program Implications Dependent on option chosen moving forward. Has Legal review been completed? __ Yes __ No _X_ N/A P l a n n i n g M a t t e r s R e p o r t – M P S A m e n d m e n t s P W Z o n e P a g e | 4 COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) ATTACHMENTS  Appendix A- Application APPENDIX A – Application THE MUNICIPALIT CHESTER Community Development Department Phone: 902-275-2599 PO Box 369, 186 Central Street Fax: 902-275-2598 Chester, NS BOJ 1J0 E-mail: ea APPLICATION TYPE: Development Agreement Amendment to Existing Development Agreement 1 Amendment(s) to the Municipal Planning Strategy, Municipal Land Use By-law, Village of Chester Secondary Planning Strategy or Village of Chester Land Use By-law CIVIC ADDRESS OR LOCATION OF THE PROPERTY:. Civic Property Owner:. Name Phone Email Mailing Add. Postal Code The Applicant is... PROPOSED USE: Provide a brief description of the proposed development Street Name 'f roperty Owner ❑ Contractor Agent for Owner ❑ Design Professional ❑ Other please specify SITE INFORMATION: BUILDING INFORMATION: Lot Area: Number of buildings: Existing Commu y Applicant: Name Phone Email ailing Address Postal. Code Office Use Application it: P Correspondence to? ❑ A 'cant Property Owner ❑ Other (please specify) Lot Frontage: + Proposed Total gross floor area of proposed use: Maximum Height of Building(s): Lot Depth: Total MINIMUM SETBACKS: PARKING: INFORMATION: Existing Building Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard(s) Flanage Yard ZONE Proposed 13u(din, Front Yard Type of Proposed Parking: Nu her of Proposed Parking Spaces: Surface Off -site Underground Other Current Zone: SERVICING' INFORMATION: FEES: Sewer: rnicipal (connected) Municipal (proposed) P Proposed Zone On -Site existing) On -site (proposed) El Other (please specify) Water: Municipal (connected) Municipal (proposed) 1 1 On -Site (existing) On -site (proposed) Other (please specify) No work vn the rle will begin until the application fee and advertising deposit are submitted rlth a complete Application Form. $400.00 Development Agreement Application Fee $500.00 El $300.00 Municipal Planning Strategy/Secondary Planning Strategy Amendment (may also include LUG amendments) Land Use By-law Amendment. l ] $100.00 Non -substantial Amendment to Development Agreement 001.00 Advertising deposit El $500.00 Advertising depos 00.00 Advertising deposit 00.00 Advertising deposit OWNER/APPLICANT CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the owner of the land on which this development is proposed or am making this apptie on with the consent of the owner O. (Please check which is applicable) Signature: Date: Print Name: SUBMISSIONS MATERIALS CHECKLIST The following shall be submitted in support of an application for a Development Agreement or when amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and/or Land Use By-law (LUB) are requested. Depending on the specific proposal, some items may not be required, or additional items not listed may be requested (ie. Traffic impact study, sun/shadow study, etc.). This information is required to document how the proposal will meet the intent of the Municipal Planning Strategy. Before applying, it is tcongly en that requirecLinf_armation is subr meeting with staff. et witlrP_lann ng taff :c discuss t e_proposal a d ensure d. EMAIL: platral. chute or PHONE .9.0Z_225:l.52 ._t Ian<ge. . SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: DESCRIPTION INCLUDED VIN Cover Letter Application Fee Site Plan Building Elevation Plans Floor Plan Landscaping Plan A cover letter to provide an overview of the proposal, including any relevant information to be considered Payment meat of-.�.,..._,� P the applicable Application Fee and Advertising Deposit The Site Plan will become a part of the signed Development. Agreement and must include the following: • The plan shall be based on a recent survey or location. certificate ensuring accurate property boundaries • A scale (preferably metric) • Identify and include dimensions for any proposed streets,. existing or proposed rights -of -way, and easements. • Location, dimension of existing and proposed lots • Location of structures, existing and proposed, including setback distances from property tines, building dimensions, number of floors, gross floor area, number of units per floor and total number of units and any other relevant information • Identify the use(s) for each building or room as applicable, building entrances, balconies, service entrances, outdoor storage areas and paved areas. • Location of parking spaces proposed to serve the development, including dimensions. • Any existing or proposed pedestrian infrastructure sucli as traits, patios, decks, etc. • Identify proposed phasing of the development including unit numbers and boundaries for each phase. • North Arrow • The date the plan was prepared, including any revisions Building tua ....... g elevations plans for atl sides of every proposed structure. The elevation drawing shall identify all significant architectural features including: design, materials, balconies, eaves and any other relevant details. Floor plan for every floor of all proposed structures. The plans shall include labels for the use of each room with dimensions. Identify pro_.___ proposed vegetation and existing vegetationto be retained. Identify existing or proposed screening such as fencing, Yes L] NoLI Yes lJ No fl Yes Li No J Yes17 NoL} es L' No[Ti Yes Li No El berms, retaining walls etc. Include details on the type and size of plantings or propose a standard such as "providing an effective visual barrier below 10 ft and during all seasons when viewed from adjacent properties'". Lighting Plan Location and purpose for all exterior lighting fixtures, in addition to the anticipated impact on adjacent properties. Plan(s) confirming the Pre -development flows on the site as well as a Post Development Plan to confirm flows once the project is complete. This plan should also include information on stormwater management features proposed during construction. Sto rmwate r Management Plan(s) Proposed Signage Details Location, dimensions, and design details for an ro osed si na e, Yes [1 No ❑ temporary or permanent that is proposed as part of the development. SE l'OTE: When making application for a development agreement, MPS amendment or LUD amendment, it is recommended to also meet and discuss the proposal with: • Municipal Building Official (902-275-3080• t %ldirag�l , • Municipal Development Officer (902-275-2599 development©chester.ca) and/or Municipal Engineer (902-275-1312 publicwoxks©chester.ca). This will help avoid delays in obtaining any other required permits or approvals. Non-refundable application fee, payable at the time of application. Advertising deposit covers the cost of advertising required public meetings. The deposit is refundable if the request is withdrawn and an unused amount remains. Chester Municipal Office 151 King Street PO Box 369 Chester, NS BOJ 1J0 Canada RE: Protected Watershed Development Areas To Chester Council c/o Garth Sturtevant I am writing to express my concerns about the potential negative impact of developing new asphalt roads on protected watershed around Spectacle Lake and its associated lands, as well as the requirement that all proposed lots in the zone must front on public roads. As mentioned in the Planning Strategy, Council has identified Spectacle Lake as a possible source of surface water for a central water supply system in the Chester Village Area. It was determined essential to protect the quality and quantity of the water in this lake. However, the construction of asphalt roads in the watershed do not help toward this goal and may actually pose a threat to a water supply. Runoff from public asphalt roads can potentially siltate lake water as they are larger than private roads and there are reduced infiltrative surfaces for stormwater. Furthermore, the requirement that all lots in the zone must front on public roads makes development unviable due to the added cost of building roads to this standard. This punitive policy would limit the potential for growth and economic development in the area. Given these concerns, we ask that council waive the requirement of asphalt topped public roads in these protected watershed zones. Instead, should allow private roads that have reduced environmental impact, pose less risk to the integrity of the water quality at Spectacle Lake and improve the economic viability of development. Thank you for your consideration. Jim Refuse Stillwater Construction Ltd.